On 6/27/1984 , the vessel ROYAL PRINCESS - 566682 (Official Number 566682) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in W COAST-HECATE STR-SE COAST MORESBY ISL,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

FLOODED THROUGH ENGINE ROOM PORTHOLE OPEN TO SEA.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 50.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/29/1985 .